Often when listening to the
radio we are reminded of a certain time in our lives - a song that can bring
back happy memories and set off a bout of nostalgia. Thatís what happened to
me at the Guildhall - | was taken back 20 years to my teenage dancing days.
Phil Oakley, Joanne Catherall and Susan Anne Sulley, better known as the
Human League, started the evening with Mirror Man. They were in fine voice
and immediately got everyone singing along. I had forgotten how many great
songs they had made - Tell Me When, The Lebanon, Human, Love Action and
Sound of the Crowd reminded me and the crowd just how good they were, and if
anything they sounded even better than in their 80s heyday, helped by
perfect sound.

As the concert continued, the
venue exploded with applause when the first few bars of Fascination were
played. It was as if time had stood still, and I could imagine myself back
in my stilettos, boogying as if hearing it for the first time Just about
everyone was singing to the

following Donít You Want Me?
Then came Circles of Death, Electric Dreams and the closing Things That
Dream.
A packed hall of devoted Human League fans included Philís parents and some
very committed fans from the Isle of Wight, plus others who were following
the band throughout the whole tour. Easy to see just why they have such
devoted fans - the show was a perfect combination of nostalgia and
entertainment.